Bahrain: Market for Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems 2024

Market Size for Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini market for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded significant growth. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems in Bahrain

In value terms, production of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,316%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems

Exports from Bahrain

Exports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems from Bahrain soared to X units in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 56%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units) was the main destination for exports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems from Bahrain, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to -11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-8.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-17.6% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems exports from Bahrain, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia stood at -11.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-8.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-15.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems stood at $X per unit in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, overseas purchases of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems increased by 22% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.4% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main window, wall, or split air conditioning system supplier to Bahrain, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia (X units), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-22.3% per year) and Thailand (-38.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems to Bahrain, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-20.3% per year) and Thailand (-29.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform